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226. Real Talk with Morgan and Paige, My Kids by Marriage
This week’s episode is extra special (and a lot of fun)! Julie sits down with two of her favorite people—her “kids by marriage”, Morgan and Paige—for an honest, lighthearted, and faith-filled conversation about family, marriage, and everyday life. Morgan and Paige—who...
225. Just Say No to Perfectionism
Perfectionism is sneaky, isn’t it? It disguises itself as excellence, responsibility, or faithfulness—but underneath it all, it’s fear, pressure, and striving. In this week’s Just Say No episode, Julie gets real about her own battle with perfectionism and how God...
224. Just Say No to People Pleasing
Welcome back to our Just Say No series! Last week we talked about saying no to rushing, and today we're tackling something that lives quietly beneath the surface for many of us: people pleasing. Have you ever felt responsible for keeping everyone happy? Said yes when...
223. Just Say No to Rushing
Ever reach the end of a day only to realize you hurried through every moment, including the ones with God? You're not alone. Today we’re kicking off our Just Say No series for No-vember, and we’re starting with one thief of peace many of us don’t even notice: rushing....
222. Life to the Full with My Little Brother, Pat Gorkow
Undistracted October continues with a very special guest—my little brother, Pat Gorkow. Pat has been part of my story since the very beginning, and I can’t wait for you to meet him. He’s a mayor, a financial advisor, a husband, a dad, and one of the people who makes...
221. Say No to Good and Yes to God
Sometimes distraction doesn’t come from bad things—it comes from good things. But good isn’t always God’s best. In this week’s episode of Undistracted October, Julie zooms out to look at our lives as a whole—our calendars, commitments, and choices—and explores what it...